The Half-Acre Homestead

This inspiring book follows Lloyd Kahn and his wife Lesley as they build their own home and establish a garden on a half-acre of land on the Northern California Coast over a 46-year period. With over 500 photos, they cover everything from raising chickens, bees, and goats to cooking, foraging, fishing, crafts, birds, butterflies, and tools. Their main theme is that everything was done by hand, without paying rent or having a mortgage. Perfect for anyone interested in homesteading or sustainable living, this book includes clear explanations of building skylights, maintaining a septic system, building greenhouses, and more.